Earl Gosse

GOSSE, EARL ROBERT
Seymour

Earl Robert Gosse, 84, of Seymour passed away at Appleton Medical Center, Appleton on May 16, 2007.

He was born on March 14, 1923 in Seymour to Robert and Ella (Peotter) Gosse.

Earl was Superintendent of Public Works for the City of Seymour from 1958 until his retirement in 1988. Before that he worked for Patz Material Handling and was engaged in farming in the Seymour area. Earl's hobbies were working with old horse drawn machinery and restoring horse drawn vehicles. He also enjoyed going for coffee and visiting with friends.

He was united in marriage to Ione Blumreich Reis in Gillett, on May 13, 1971.

He is survived by his wife, Ione; his son, John (Audrey) Gosse, Seymour; his daughter, Kathy Thomas, Pelican Lake; stepsons, Clifford (Bev) Reis, Seymour; John (Jackie) Reis, Seymour; stepdaughter, Sue (Lee) James, Green Bay; ten grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, one sister, Eleanor Conforti, Mission, TX; one niece, Mary Conforti, Mission, TX; his brothers-in-law, Harlen Blumreich, Seymour; and Leon Blumreich, Charlottesville, VA.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Robert Gosse; grandson, Nick Gosse; his stepdaughter, Linda Reis; son-in-law, Darel Thomas; nephew, Mario Conforti, Jr.; and his brother-in-law, Mario Conforti.

Family and friends may call at the Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, 358 S. Main St., Seymour on Saturday, May 19 from Noon until the services at 2 p.m., with Reverend Robin Reed officiating. The burial will be in the Seymour City Cemetery.